GenSchool Events

Applications for GenSchool 2025 will open late April. 

*More details to come.

GenSchool features classes encompassing all knowledge levels, with topics including:

  • Electrical and Mechanical Theory
  • Basic and Advanced Generator Concepts
  • Regulators and Protective Devices
  • Generator Testing, Sizing, Options, Applications and Certifications
  • Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Remanufacturing

In addition to the classes above, GenSchool participants will be taken on an in-depth tour of the Nidec Power Mankato factory as well as attend entertaining social events to network with fellow industry professionals and Nidec staff.

A breakout session / open forum tailored to specific interests or questions will be available as well. 

For any questions, please email genschool@mail.nidec.com. 

  • Agenda Overview

    *Times may vary slightly

    Monday, October 13

    • Arrive in Mankato and Check in at the Hilton Garden Inn
    • 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM: Kickoff Social and Dinner at Mankato Civic Center Reception Hall to welcome all participants

    Tuesday, October 14

    • 7:00 AM Continental breakfast provided in Civic Center Banquet Room West
    • 7:30 AM Morning Sessions
        Electrical Principles
        Generator Principles
        Mechanical Principles
        Controls Principles
    • 12:00 PM Group photo and lunch in Civic Center Banquet Room East
    • 1:00 PM Bus departs for Kato Engineering plant tour
    • 1:30 PM Plant tour at Kato Engineering
    • 3:45 PM Bus returns to Civic Center
    • 6:00 PM Load bus at Civic Center for dinner & entertainment
    • 6:30 PM Dinner and entertainment at Wow! Zone
    • 8:30 PM Bus departure #1 to return to Civic Center
    • 9:30 PM Bus departure #2 to return to Civic Center

    Wednesday, October 15

    • 7:00 AM Continental breakfast provided in Civic Center Banquet Room West
    • 7:30 AM Morning Sessions
        Generator Advanced Concepts
        Generator Testing
        Generator Sizing
        Generator Applications
    • Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Reman
    • 12:15 PM Lunch and CEU & diploma distribution
    • 1:00 PM  Afternoon breakout sessions (open discussion by specialty)
    •   Electrical
    •   Mechanical
    •   Controls
    •   Maintenance

     

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Nidec will reserve a block of rooms for GenSchool participants at the following hotel, which is located right next to where classes will take place:

    Hilton Garden Inn

    20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001 

    Once applications have opened and participants have received their acceptance, please email GenSchool@mail.nidec.com with your check in / check out dates. You will receive a reservation confirmation shortly after. 

     

     
  • Tour Details

    The Nidec Power Mankato Plant Tour and Demonstrations will take place at our headquarters located in North Mankato just 10 minutes away from where GenSchool is taking place.  Transportation to and from the tour will be provided.  For both safety and security reasons due to our work in the defense industry, the following policies will be enforced during the tour:

    • Pants and close-toed shoes must be worn.  Please plan accordingly.
    • Due to our work in the defense industry, both employee and visitor cell phones are not allowed in the manufacturing area for security reasons. If you need to be able to be contacted during this tour, please let us know ahead of time and we will make accommodations accordingly where you can be contacted in other ways during the plant tour.

    Please email GenSchool@mail.nidec.com with any questions or concerns